Lisa Black

SHAKTI's Owner/Director Lisa Black was featured in the March 2008 issue of Yoga Journal magazine in an article as one of the "upcoming teachers shaping the future of yoga in the country!". Lisa taught workshops at the September 2008 Estes Park Yoga Journal Conference and the April 2009 Toronto, Canada Yoga conference.

Lisa teaches yoga with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Her passion for yoga and enthusiasm for teaching are evident in her energetic, dynamic vinyasa style - linking poses together in a powerful, balanced, flowing sequence. She creates a supportive, challenging, and light-hearted class environment where you are encouraged to explore your edge, discover your strength, and awaken your spirit. Lisa helps you unleash your power and spread your wings to fly. Be prepared to sweat, work hard, and have fun! Her training in Baptiste Power Vinyasa, Forrest, Prana Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, Anusara, and Sivananda yoga bring diverse knowledge and extensive experience to her teaching style. He main mentor has been Baron Baptiste and other influences include Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, John Friend, and Bryan Kest.

With Lisa's energy, attention to detail, and upbeat attitude, she encourages your authentic personality to shine through a challenging practice. She brings her whole self and heart to the present moment and touches your spirit through personal comments, thoughts, and inspirational readings. In daily life, she strives to live yoga in all that she does. Lisa's spirit thrives in the outdoors. Practicing yoga on backpacking trips and on top of high mountains is where she connects most with grace and nature.

After discovering yoga in 1996 for healing from a sports injury and seeking relief from job stress, Lisa journeyed to India where she was first certified as a
Sivananda yoga instructor. In 2000, she furthered her training in Seattle by completing intensive teacher trainings with Senior Iyengar instructor Aadil Palhkivala. In 2001, Lisa completed Level 1 & 2 Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Trainings and since this time has become one of the Senior Master Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga instructors. Lisa has been assisting and teaching with Baron Baptiste at teacher trainings an Bootcamps nationally and internationally since 2002. Lisa currently leads her own national workshops and the popular Feb retreat at Maya Tulum Resort in Mexico.

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